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Islamabad, November 12, 2012 (PPI-OT): “France condemns the execution yesterday In Saudi Arabia of a Pakistani citizen accused of drug trafficking. As recently recalled the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Laurent Fabius, launching the French campaign in favour of death penalty’s universal abolition, France reaffirms its determined and continuous opposition …
Read More »Embassy of Japan, Japan Foundation, Pakistan National Council of Arts to organise exhibition on Martial Art
Islamabad, November 12, 2012 (PPI-OT): The Embassy of Japan and the Japan Foundation, in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts organize an exhibition of “The Spirit of Budo: The History of Japan’s Martial Arts” at the National Art Gallery of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts …
Read More »Kashmiris observe Black Day against Indian occupation
Abu Dhabi, November 11, 2012 (PPI-OT): ” The negotiated settlement of the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India through dialogue and engagement will help achieve much needed peace and prosperity for the region”. This was stated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE Jamil Ahmed Khan while addressing the Kashmir Black …
Read More »Allama Iqbal will be remembered in this universe for all times to come: Jamil Ahmed Khan
Abu Dhabi, November 11, 2012 (PPI-OT): Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, poet of East, philosopher, thinker and a visionary person will be remembered in this universe for all times to come. Iqbal’s personality resonated waves gave and thoughts of two-nation theory to the people of sub-continent. This was stated by Jamil …
Read More »Events on Sufism organized in Lahore by French Alliance in Lahore
Islamabad, November 08, 2012 (PPI-OT): With the support of the French Alliance in Lahore and the German Annemarie Schimmel Haus, two events focusing on Sufism in South Asia were organized on the 8th of November at the Lahore Arts Council. The French Ambassador in Pakistan, Philippe Thiebaud and the Cultural …
Read More »Netherlands Government contributes US$3.6 million for protection, promotion of Human Rights in Pakistan
Islamabad, November 08, 2012 (PPI-OT): The Netherlands Government and The Asia Foundation signed an agreement under which the Netherlands will contribute USD 3.6 million to support the protection and promotion of Human Rights in Pakistan. A new Human Rights Fund (HRF III) will be established. The agreement for 3 years …
Read More »Sharjah’s ruler has announced a subsidy of $1,500 for translation of books from Urdu and English to Arabic: Jamil Ahmed Khan
Abu Dhabi, November 08, 2012 (PPI-OT): Books are the means to keep the youth close to their culture, religion and values. It is an extremely positive development that 26 publishers from Pakistan have participated in the International Books Exhibition at Sharjah. This is the first time that His Highness Sheikh …
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